Some reviews have mentioned it not lasting in light precipitation; is this the case?
989
I've been caught in unexpected rain, light and heavy, a couple of times while riding with the BC 1009 and have not experienced problems. I don't know how to tell if the buttons are sealed.
990
It never rains in L.A., but they are likely correct, as there are 4 switch buttons top and bottom which are not sealed I'm sure. Not having fenders, I don't ride in the rain. If it does rain I'll pop it into my pocket.
991
Light rain or heavy rain if short duration is not a problem. I camped out in rain for two days, when I got back on the bike, the Sigma BC 1009 didn't work until it dried out a couple of weeks later. It is working fine now ( a year later )
992
It never rains in L.A., but they are likely correct, as there are 4 switch buttons top and bottom which are not sealed I'm sure.Not having fenders, I don't ride in the rain. If it does rain I'll pop it into my pocket.
993
I just rode for about 25-30 miles in a steady rain and it held up fine. Other than that I haven't ridden with it in the rain much
195988
I wouldn't call it "water resistant" - I'm sure a light mist might not hurt it but I wouldn't expose it to repeated water or extreme sun.
1385017
I purchased this bulb for our light post by the street about 3 months ago. It's still working perfectly. Our light post has enclosed glass around the light bulb though so I'm not certain how much rain, if any, actually gets in there.
15991
We just had a couple pretty good rainstorms over the last couple days and it still works fine. It is directly in the weather also.
171900
I have left it up during light showers, which it handles pretty well. I have lost too many of these things to the weather, so I always take it down when thunderstorms are in the forecast. In my opinion, the build quality is what one should expect for the price; not flimsy, yet not designed for extended exposure to the elements.
870899
No, ours has been in extreme weather (direct sun, high heat, snow, ice, sub-zero temps, etc.) and we've had no fading. It's held up better than I'd ever expected.
579084
I've used it in light rains, and it's been perfectly fine. But, I've never used it in heavy rain.I imagine it would be fine, as long as the top is under your sleeve, and you aren't getting entirely drenched for a long time
1276096
Mine does not in these cloudy days, but in a sunnier place it might hold up better. During the summer it was fine.
2158553
I've used it in a light drizzle and not had any leaking problems, but I can't vouch for it in a heavy downpour.
1853358
I left it out in the rain few times. if its sunny or windy, it dried completely in a few hours. If stays damp out, much much longer. But I have habit to not leave it out side. will last 10x longer if you don't let the sun eat it up or the rain.
119096
Don't get me wrong, if you leave it out for 5 to 30 minutes in light rain I'm sure it will be ok but that's it.
404177
Linda my name is Ron I live in WV and we have had a lot of rain I mean a lot of rain when the sun don't sun the light is not as bright as if it did shine. Myself I have had no trouble with the light I really think it's one of the best lights on market today. I've had my solar flag light for over a year and works as good now as if were new. Wait until the rainly days are over and and the sunshine a day, I think you'll see the light works very well.
404176
Linda, I live in Arkansas and have had the light for about a year. No issues with water and the batteries last a long time. I have woken up around 5 am and the light is still burning. We don't get the rain you do, but he had probably 20 inches of snow this season (I am right next to the Missouri border). No issues as of yet.
94321
Not sure anymore, all I know is that I've had it up for about a year, over my entry door, living in Michigan we get a lot of dark days in the winter, a couple of days it didn't light, but it WS super cloudy & dark for a week. Once the sun hit it, it worked just fine & still doing well. Best I can do for you, for the price its well worth it
1218945
I've only used it in a light drizzle, and it worked fine. I wouldn't recommend it for a heavy rain because it is made of a cloth blend and probably wouldn't repel water very well. This will work fine in light rains, though.
2161539
It has been working great in rain, sleet, snow and ice thus far. The light itself has a button on the center if the globe to torn it off and on so make certain you hang it within reach.
1642828
I've had one for about 8 months and it has survived several thunderstorms without any issues.Only complaint is the dark colors have started to fade.